Program Results

The numbers have been crunched, and in 2017, the live release rate (LRR) for the entire city of San Francisco remained at 93 percent, which is one of the highest for any major American city! As a leader in animal welfare, we continue to pave the way for other cities to achieve similar results.

As the founder of the No-Kill movement in 1994, the SF SPCA has advocated for robust spay/neuter and surrender prevention programs and it is paying off -- we are seeing a reduction in intake and euthanasia nationwide and LRRs across the country are improving. Much has changed since the SF SPCA was founded in 1868, but San Francisco continues to be at the forefront of animal welfare. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2018, we want to acknowledge the unwavering support of the San Francisco community – without it, our successes would not be possible.

Each year, the SF SPCA’s programs and services reach 250,000 people, which is nearly one-third of the population of San Francisco. We are a local, independent nonprofit that is not affiliated with any national organizations, so it is thanks to you that we can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of animals in San Francisco and beyond.

Asilomar Accords and Partnership Reports

In order to accurately track each animal and our progress, the SF SPCA utilizes the Asilomar Accords, a nationally recognized system that categorizes the medical and behavioral conditions of shelter animals. The Accords enable us to determine our Live Release Rate, identify where we can improve, and determine how our resources are utilized. We invite you to review and celebrate our 2017 Asilomar Accords Annual Animal Statistics Report and our SF SPCA-SFACC Partnership Report. Questions or requests for clarification may be emailed to publicinformation@sfspca.org.